How much is the bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne start from $22. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Rotterdam to Cologne is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 218 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Rotterdam to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , RegioJet .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam to Cologne at 5:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne?

A bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Rotterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1058 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rotterdam to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rotterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rotterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rotterdam to Cologne from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:15pm	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
1:05pm	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	6:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:35pm	Rotterdam CS	4h 40m	11:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
1:05pm	Rotterdam CS	5h 15m	6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:15pm	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
7:50am	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
9:10pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
9:25am	Rotterdam CS	4h 40m	2:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on December 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:15pm	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
8:30am	Rotterdam Bus Stop	5h 15m	1:45pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	No tags
11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
5:20am	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
9:10pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on December 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:15pm	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:50am	Rotterdam CS	4h 51m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:05am	Rotterdam CS	5h 15m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	9:10pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on December 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	Rotterdam Bus Stop	6h	3:30pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Cheapest
	9:25am	Rotterdam CS	4h 40m	2:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Rotterdam CS	5h 31m	2:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:05am	Rotterdam CS	5h 15m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on December 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
		11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:20 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

204 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $192	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $265	Average Duration3h 22m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $46	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Cologne?

Stops in Rotterdam

A
Busstation Rotterdam Centraal
Conradstraat 9, 3013 AN Stadscentrum, Netherlands
B
Rotterdam Bushaltestelle
Conradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum
C
Weena - Rotterdam
Karel Doormanstraat 8, 3012 GJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
D
Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam
Willemsplein 1-14, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands
E
Rosestraat 1101
Rosestraat 1101, 3071 AL Rotterdam, Netherlands
F
Weena
Weena 679, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,631 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,236 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,955 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

RegioJet

4/51,061 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Based on 1061 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the value for money and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $29

RegioJet Rotterdam Cologne recent customer reviews

The platform number should be on the ticket, eg GG The stops should be announced to save confusion Also, passengers should be requested not to speak loudly as it is disrespectful to other passengers while travelling. The journey went well, good drivers! We are using Regiojet for our return trip!

Barry P.

December 11, 2025

Very good

Mellouki M.

June 21, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne start from $22. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Rotterdam to Cologne is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 218 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Rotterdam to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam to Cologne at 5:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne?
A bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rotterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1058 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rotterdam to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rotterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rotterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-15

$26

12-16

$26

Today

$26

12-18

$29

12-19

$31

12-20

$34

12-21

$47

12-22

$119

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $137 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.